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These Illinois Cities Just Ranked Best for ‘Living Comfortably’
The idea of 'living comfortably' is such a subjective thing. Income that is comfortable for one person might seem like poverty to another. However, there is a national average which is being used to compare Illinois towns and cities to decide which ones are the most comfortable in the state.
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Illinois iLottery winner didn’t believe he won the jackpot
CHICAGO (WMBD) — A lucky iLottery player recently hit the jackpot. According to an Illinois Lottery news release, the winner won $986,932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app. “I had just come in from walking the dog and was about to hit the hay when I decided to play a game on the […]
Illinois Rural Health to Hold 35th Educational Conference
The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) will host its 35th annual Educational Conference July 31 – August 1, at the I-Hotel in Champaign. The conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare administrators and clinicians to advance their professional skills, while networking and learning best practices from their counterparts throughout the state. Online registration and a full conference brochure can be found at www.ilruralhealth.org.
Illinois Invests Over $11 Million in Grants to Combat Car Thefts and Carjackings
In a concerted effort to curb the increasing epidemic of car thefts and carjackings, the state of Illinois is rolling out over $11 million in grants to law enforcement agencies. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the hefty sum on Wednesday, earmarking the funds for the acquisition of high-tech crime-fighting equipment such as license plate readers and vehicle tracking devices.
These new Illinois rules, which will take effect on July 1, may have an impact on your wallet
On July 1st, several new laws will take effect in Illinois, which will impact the lives of residents. While some may view this date as any other day on the calendar, the changes will be significant. Your finances may be impacted by some of these laws, resulting in significant changes...
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Melvin sets new school record at US Olympic Trials
PADUCAH, KY -- Murray State track star Chelby Melvin set a school record in the 400 meter hurdles on Saturday night by running in 56.31 at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. It marks the 4th time that Melvin has set the Murray State record in the 400 meter...
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
After periodical cicadas die, annual cicadas in Illinois are next to emerge
Instead of listening to cicada mating calls throughout the day, many Illinois residents have begun sweeping dead cicadas from their doorsteps, porches and decks. The noisy periodical cicadas that emerged from underground last month have come to the end of their life cycles just about everywhere in Illinois. ...
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